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Scot Free Pale

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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An alcohol-free pale ale with bold, resinous hop character from Mosaic, Simcoe and Citra. Expect citrus, pine and tropical fruit, balanced by the smooth depth of Scottish malt. It won Silver in the Non-Alcoholic & Low Abv class at the 2025 SIBA Indie Beer Awards in Scotland. 0.5 % ABV, 9 IBU. Meant for drivers and anyone cutting back who still wants full flavour.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild9 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Bottle & Can Non-Alcoholic & Low Abv
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Bottle & Can Non-Alcoholic & Low Abv)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyresinoustropical
hoppy
resinous
tropical
piney
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Assertive and resinous on the nose, with bright citrus—lemon and grapefruit—underpinned by woody pine and tropical stone fruit notes.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Scot Free Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with good clarity and a modest, persistent head. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Assertive and resinous on the nose, with bright citrus—lemon and grapefruit—underpinned by woody pine and tropical stone fruit notes. The Scottish malt foundation provides a subtle grainy sweetness that anchors the bold hop character without overwhelming it.

resinous hopscitrus, pinetropical fruitmalt backbone

◐ Taste

Hoppy entry with pronounced Mosaic, Simcoe and Citra character delivering citrus bite and resinous depth across the palate. The malt provides smooth body and gentle sweetness, while moderate bitterness (9 IBU) remains restrained and clean, allowing the hop profile to lead.

hoppy, resinouscitrus, pinesmooth maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

Crisp and refreshing exit with lingering citrus and pine notes fading cleanly. The low alcohol allows the finish to remain light and dry, ideal for sustained drinking.

crisp, drycitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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